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2023-08-12-accounts

Objectives andActiviti es
SORP reference
Summary otthepurposesof Pala1.17 Topromotesocialinclusionandrelieve the
the charity as setoutin its needs of those atfected bysocialisolation
governingdocument orloneliness for the public benetit by
assistingpeople over theage of18years
old(particularly but not exclusively men),
withinClevedon andthesurrounding area,
trombecomingexcluded,isolated or lonely
and assistingthem tointegrateintothe
community and society through the
provision offacilitiesinwhich they can
meet sociallytoundertake,jointlyor
individually,woodwork,metalwork,craft,
creative,orrecreationalactivities,learnor
pass on skillsandknowledge and support
each other.
Summary ofthemain
activitiesin relation to those
Para1.17and
1.19
Gatheringsocially,meeting togethertwice
weeklyinarelaxedwelcoming
purposes forthepublic environment, sharing workingonour Shed
benefit,inpafticular, the andpersonalproiects,therebypromoting
activities,projecls or social inclusion,andrelievingtheneeds of
servicesidentifiedinthe thoseaffected by social isolationor
accounts. loneliness.
Working in small teams on outreach
projectsinthecommunity.
Undertaking proiects for other charities,
deserving organisationsandindividualsin
thecommunity.
Making mainlywoodenitems to donateto
othercharities,individuals, sell orgive
away in retum for donations towardour
tunds.
Statementcontirming Para1.18 All CMSTrusteeshave had regard to the
whether thetrusteeshave guidanceissuedbytheCharity
had regard totheguidance Commissiononpublicbenefit.
issuedbvtheCharitv

SORP relerence
Policy on grant making. No, we do not make grants
Policy on social investment None,wehavenoinvestments
includingprogramrelated Para1.38
investment
Contribution made by ourfive Trustees are volunteers, and they
volunteers Para1.38 invest considerable personal time and often
donatingtheirincidentalexpensesin
advancing ourcharity'saims and
achievements.
Several other volunteerslromour members
wereproject management leaders during
thisperiod.
Other Our facility consists ofabuilding with
meeting room, toilets,akitchenette storage
rooms andalarge workshop. Outside we
have a parcel of land with a wooden shed
usedformodel making painting and crafts.
Wehave a large, covered decking with
three workstations and seating for 35.
Outside our workshopwehaveanother
covered deckingwith lhreemore
workstations. Ourworkshopisfully fitted
withmultiple workstations woodworking
and woodturning tools and equipment.
Wehaverentfree use ofthebuilding
leasedbytwoamateurdramaticclubs from
North Somerset Council.Theyonly use itin
theevening, weonlyuse itinthe daytime.
Wehave a licence, fromtheNorth
Somerset Council, to occupyaparcelof
land adjacent tothebuilding.

SORPrete.ence
Duringthisperiod, we increasedour
Summary of the main membershipby12lo47 Shedders, as we
achievements o,thecharity, call our members. Our Shedders consist ot
identifyinglhedifference the
charity'sworkhas made to
Pata1.20 mainly retired men aged between 55 and
95, some are unemployed orotfwork with
the circumstancesolits illnesses, some have mild depression,
beneficiaries and any wider demenliaor Parkinson's disease, some are
benefitstosociety asa widowed,but almostallhave ioined
whole. because theyarelonely, socially isolatedor
socially excluded and wanttomake new
friends to socialise and enioy themselves.
Additionalinformation (optional) Additionalinformation (optional)
Youma
choosetoinclude further statements
whererelevant about:
Achievementsagainst Wehad not set anyobjectives;however,
obiectivesset we were pleased that our benefit to the
Pata1.41 community had increased due to the ettorts
ofourincreased membership.
Performance oftundraising Wehad not set any tundraisingobieclive;
activities against objectives however,weraised enoughlundsto
set continue the work we dolor ourShedders,
Pa,a1.41 andthewider community-
lnvestment perrormance Wehave no investments.
againstobieclives Para1.41
Other None.

FinancialReview
Review ofthe charity's Pa'a1.21 Wehave sufficientlunds tomeetour
financialposition at the end expected expenditure. Our annual
oltheperiod subscriptions are due on the dayfollowing
theendol lhis period1stAugust annually.
Statement explainingthe Pala1.22 Wehold no reserves.
policyforholding reserves
statingwhytheyareheld
Amountof reserves held Pa.a1.22 Zero.
Reasonsforholdingzero Pata1.22 N/A
reserves.
Details offund materiallyin Pata1.24 N/A
deticit
Explanation otany Pa'a1.23 Wehave no@ncernsbecause we could
uncertainties aboutthe easilyincrease the size oI our membership
charity continuingasagoing andincrease our income, we are ableto
concern produce wooden itemstosell,carryout
smallrepairsandDIYjobsoften doingthis
inreturnlordonations.
Our Men'sShed isgrowing,without
publicisingitand due to the community
work we do we are respecled and
supportedwilhnumerous ofrersol
assistance.
oum
choosetoincludelurt
herstatemen tswhererelevant about:
Thecharity's principal Annualmembers subscriptions and
sources offunds(including donationsmade towardtea,coffee, and
any tundraising) biscuits, sometimes cake, all the makingof
Parc1.47 whichare donatedbytrusteesand
members.
Making mainlywoodenitemstosell at local
fairsand markets, often iust for donations.
Makingandrepairing itemsformembers of
the community in return for donations.
Grants fromlundholdingcharitieslor
projectsasrequired.
lnvestment policyand Wehave no investments
obiectivesincludingany
socialinvestmentpolicy
adopted. Para1.46
Adescriptionottheprincipal Lack ot sutticientsubscribedmembers-
riskslacingthecharity unlikelyasmembership continues togrow.
Para1.46
Eviclionfrom our current building,bythe
leaseholders amateurdramaticclubs, who
leasethebuildinglromNorth Somerset
Council-unlikely seeing aswehave a
qreatworkinqrelationship,carryinqout
internal repairsandredecoration, including
improvementsandrefittingakitchenette
area,ontheirbehalf.
North Somerset Council, withdrawing our5-
yearLicence to Occupythelandadiacent
to ourworkshopbuilding-therehas been
no indication of that occurring - unlikely as
wehave built up a good relationshipwith
therelevant Council otticers.
Wehave excellent standinginthelocal
community and are sure we could find
alternativefacilitiesand get grantstomake
itsuit ourpurpose,lf needed.
Other None.

Description ofcharity's Noneheld.
trusts:
Typeof governingdocument PaG1.25 Constitution
ilrust dced.royalch;lrtrtr)
Howisthe charity Pa'a1.25 Charitablelncorporated Organisation
constituted? (cro).
(e.g unincorporated
association. CIO)
Trustee selectionmethods Pata1.25 Our Trustees are voted for at ourAGMby
including details of any our Shedders. Our four Trustees are all
constitulionalprovisions e.g. voluntaryand hold the tour governing roles
electionto post or nameof of Chairman, Vice-Chairman,Treasurer
any person or body entitled andSecretary.
toappointone or more
trustees
Resource andtrainingmaterial from
Policies andprocedures National Council for Voluntary
adoptedlor theinduction Organisations(NCVO)andtheUKMen's
andtrainingoftrustees Para1.51 Shed Association.
The Trustees, wherever possible, follow a
The charity'sorganisational bottom-up system of management ofour
structure and anywider Men'sShedwiththem acting as facilitators
networkwithwhichthe Para1.51 trying to ensure its members are able to
charityworks gain what they desire from ourlacilities.
None-notapplicable
Relationship withanyrelated
parties Pa.a1.5'l
Other

ReferenceandAdminis trativedetails
Charity name ClevedonMen's Shed
Other namethecharity uses None.
Registered charitynumber 1184904
Charity'sprincipaladdress ClevedonMen's Shed
C/ODavid Young
Apartment2,
1JesmondRoad,
Clevedon.
BS21 7SA
Trusteoname Otlice (if any) Datesacted ifnotforwhole
year
Nameot person (orbody)sntltlod
to appolntt?ustee(lfany)
Michael John Chairman Not applicable. All members at AGM.
1 Somerton
2 Robert Thomas
White
Vice Chairman Not applicable. All members at AGM.
3 Derek Willian
Dowdell
Treasurer Not applicable All members at AGM.
4 David Ernest
Young
Secretary Not applicable All members at AGM.
5

Funds heldascustodia n trusteeson be
Description of theassets None-Not applicable.
held in this capacity
Nameandobjects of the None-Not applicable.
charity onwhosebehal,the
assets are heldandhowthis
fallswithin the custodian
charity'sobjects
Details of arrangementsfor None-Not applicable.
safecustodyand
segregation of suchassets
fromthecharity's own
assets

Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Totalfunds l..ast1'.'ctr
to the nearestf tothe nearcste to the nearest! t0thrntar$tg
Rccei
MEMBERSFEES 520 0 520 o
DONATIONS 657 0 657 0
(iRANTS 500 0 500 0
SALESAND EVENT I^-COME 789 0 789 0
I't]'COFFTEDONATIONS 1,304 0 1,304 0
PIrl']-YCASHTOBANK 1,640 0 1,640 (l
0 0
Sublolal(Grossitcome.forAR) 5,410 0 5,410 0
LOTTC) 109 0 109 0
SALF]SOFINVESTMENTS 0 0 0 0
ubtotal r09 0 109 0
Totalreceipts 5,519 0 55re il
Pa
ents
STIEDPREMISESCOSTS 30 0 .10 1)
INSIJRAN(]E 403 0 403 0
(]ONSTJMABLES 397 0 397 t)
SMALLTOOLS 280 0 280 0
REPAIRSANDRENEWALS 351 0 351 0
RI]FRESHMENTSANDCI,EANI),IG 0 0 0 {l
PAYM}.]NTSTOCOMI,DY CI,UI] 490 0 490 0
SUNDRTES 8t0 0 810 (l
PETTY CASH TOBANK 1,540 0 1,540 0
CARDENS
Subtotal
56
4,357
0
0
re 56 ()
0
Asset andinvestmentpurchascs
ARSONREPAIRCOSTS 1,133 0 7,133 0
SWIFT BIRD BOXCOSTS I99 0 199 {)
StlDtotal 7,332 0 7332 t,
Totalpayments 11,689 II,689
Net ofreceipts/(payments) 4,t7t 0 -6,171
TransfersbetweeDfunds 0
Cash funds lastyearend
Cashfunds thisyearend
ll 383
5,212
0
0
I1,383
5,212
-rc II..t83
Net ofreceipts/(payments)
TransfersbetweeDfunds
Cash funds lastyearend
Cashfunds thisyearend
4,t7t
ll 383
5,212
0
0
0
0
Net ofreceipts/(payments)
TransfersbetweeDfunds
Cash funds lastyearend
Cashfunds thisyearend
4,t7t
ll 383
5,212
0
0
0
0
Net ofreceipts/(payments)
TransfersbetweeDfunds
Cash funds lastyearend
Cashfunds thisyearend
4,t7t
ll 383
5,212
0
0
0
0
-6,171
I1,383
5,212
II..t
-rc
Section B Statementofassetsandliabilitiesattheendof theperiod
Categorics
Unrestricted Restricted Total current
funds funds Period Lasayear
Cashfunds tollesrestf tone{reslI tothetrearesti ro theuerrest*